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"DNA Testing" for K-1, K-3, CR-1, and IR-1 Visa Applications?
The US Immigration is seemingly adding a new rule for those applying for immigration benefits whereby DNA testing will also be required, even for the American citizen.
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Petition Reauthorization?
K-1 Fiancé Visas do have an expiration date but consular officers at embassies and consulates do in fact have the authority to automatically reauthorize petitions.
Withdrawing a K-1 Visa Application: IMBRA Issues?
Persons who wish to withdraw their petition for a K-1 Visa, it is best that the withdrawal is carried out according to proper procedures in order to avoid future issus with IMBRA.
Withdrawal of a K-3, CR-1, or IR-1 Visa Petition?
Withdrawing a petition for Marriage Visas and the K-3 is possible but should be carefully considered, following which either the Department of Homeland Security or the Embassy and NVC will then need to be notified.
Lighten Up TSA
The Immigration system in the US is causing some consternation as evidenced by a Tweet from a US traveller who encountered a fair amount of hassle when trying to use physical ID rather than facial scanning.
Getting a US Visa after Deportation, Voluntary Departure, or Expedited Removal?
A talk on US Visa processing specifically with regard to whether a person would be eligible for a visa after departing or being asked to depart from the US under certain circumstances.
"Third Country Nationals" Seeking US K-1, K-3, CR-1, or IR-1 Visas?
Under the Trump Administration, processing visas for third country nationals is now almost impossible, but depending on the circumstances, an Immigrant Visa case may still be considered.
US Tourist Visa Applications for "Third Country Nationals" in Thailand?
Processing a US Tourist Visa through the US Embassy is not longer an option for those who are not Thai nationals due to stricter measures set by the Trump Administration.
Rights as What? Americans?
Illegal Immigration is becoming an issue in the US especially under the Trump Administration, specifically the question of whether those entering illegally should actually be accorded any rights.